Sunset & Sunrise Today in Rio Rancho, New Mexico
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Rio Rancho: sunrise 6:04 AM, sunset 8:20 PM.
Rio Rancho, New Mexico sees the sun come up at 6:03 AM and go down at 8:21 PM on Wednesday, July 15, 2026 — 14h 17m of daylight from sunrise to sunset. The sun reaches its high point above Rio Rancho at 1:12 PM.
Because Rio Rancho is at 35.23° (the mid-latitudes), daylight swings noticeably between the long days of summer and the short days of winter. Each day is currently getting about 1 minute shorter and 5 seconds. This is summer in Rio Rancho, so the daily sun times are still on the move.
For photographers, the evening golden hour in Rio Rancho runs from about 7:45 PM to 8:39 PM — that warm, low, flattering light just before sunset. The blue hour follows, roughly 8:39 PM to 8:50 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Rio Rancho is at 8:20 PM and sunrise at 6:04 AM — about 1m 8s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Rio Rancho drift across the whole year.
This is high summer in Rio Rancho, the season of long evenings. Over the course of the year, sunset in Rio Rancho ranges from as early as 4:53 PM (around December 3) to as late as 8:25 PM (around June 26). Its longest day lands on June 20 with 14h 31m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 9h 46m.
Moon in Rio Rancho today
Sunset today: Rio Rancho vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rio Rancho | 6:03 AM | 8:21 PM | 14h 17m |
| Enchanted Hills | 6:03 AM | 8:21 PM | 14h 17m |
| Albuquerque | 6:04 AM | 8:20 PM | 14h 16m |
| Santa Fe | 5:59 AM | 8:19 PM | 14h 19m |
Rio Rancho sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 14h 31m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 46m
- Latest sunset 8:25 PM (around June 26)
- Earliest sunset 4:53 PM (around December 3)
- Earliest sunrise 5:51 AM (around June 9)
- Latest sunrise 7:27 AM (around October 31)
Solstices & equinoxes in Rio Rancho (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 7:10 AM | 7:18 PM | 12h 08m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 5:52 AM | 8:24 PM | 14h 31m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 6:55 AM | 7:03 PM | 12h 08m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:11 AM | 4:58 PM | 9h 46m |
Rio Rancho sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed Jul 15 | 6:03 AM | 8:21 PM | 14h 17m | — |
| Thu Jul 16 | 6:04 AM | 8:20 PM | 14h 16m | −1m 08s |
| Fri Jul 17 | 6:05 AM | 8:20 PM | 14h 15m | −1m 11s |
| Sat Jul 18 | 6:05 AM | 8:19 PM | 14h 13m | −1m 12s |
| Sun Jul 19 | 6:06 AM | 8:19 PM | 14h 12m | −1m 15s |
| Mon Jul 20 | 6:07 AM | 8:18 PM | 14h 11m | −1m 17s |
| Tue Jul 21 | 6:07 AM | 8:17 PM | 14h 10m | −1m 19s |
| Wed Jul 22 | 6:08 AM | 8:17 PM | 14h 08m | −1m 21s |
| Thu Jul 23 | 6:09 AM | 8:16 PM | 14h 07m | −1m 23s |
| Fri Jul 24 | 6:10 AM | 8:15 PM | 14h 05m | −1m 25s |
| Sat Jul 25 | 6:10 AM | 8:15 PM | 14h 04m | −1m 27s |
| Sun Jul 26 | 6:11 AM | 8:14 PM | 14h 03m | −1m 28s |
| Mon Jul 27 | 6:12 AM | 8:13 PM | 14h 01m | −1m 31s |
| Tue Jul 28 | 6:12 AM | 8:12 PM | 13h 59m | −1m 32s |
Twilight times in Rio Rancho today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 4:19 AM | 10:05 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 4:58 AM | 9:26 PM |
| Civil twilight | 5:34 AM | 8:50 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 5:45 AM | 6:39 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 7:45 PM | 8:39 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon — useful for photographers, sailors and stargazers in Rio Rancho.
Sunrise & sunset in Rio Rancho by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:15 AM | 5:05 PM | 9h 49m |
| February | 7:05 AM | 5:34 PM | 10h 29m |
| March | 6:36 AM | 6:02 PM | 11h 25m |
| April | 6:53 AM | 7:28 PM | 12h 34m |
| May | 6:15 AM | 7:52 PM | 13h 36m |
| June | 5:53 AM | 8:15 PM | 14h 22m |
| July | 5:56 AM | 8:25 PM | 14h 28m |
| August | 6:15 AM | 8:09 PM | 13h 53m |
| September | 6:39 AM | 7:33 PM | 12h 53m |
| October | 7:01 AM | 6:50 PM | 11h 48m |
| November | 6:28 AM | 5:11 PM | 10h 43m |
| December | 6:57 AM | 4:54 PM | 9h 56m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time in Rio Rancho.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Rio Rancho
What time is sunset in Rio Rancho today?
Sunset in Rio Rancho, New Mexico is at 8:21 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Rio Rancho today?
Sunrise in Rio Rancho is at 6:03 AM today, with 14h 17m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Rio Rancho tomorrow?
Sunrise in Rio Rancho tomorrow is at 6:04 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 8:20 PM.
What time is sunset in Rio Rancho tomorrow?
Sunset in Rio Rancho tomorrow is at 8:20 PM.
How long is the day in Rio Rancho today?
Rio Rancho gets 14h 17m of daylight today, between sunrise at 6:03 AM and sunset at 8:21 PM.
When is golden hour in Rio Rancho?
The evening golden hour in Rio Rancho is about 7:45 PM to 8:39 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Rio Rancho?
The evening blue hour in Rio Rancho runs from about 8:39 PM to 8:50 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Rio Rancho?
After sunset at 8:21 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Rio Rancho at around 8:50 PM today.
When is solar noon in Rio Rancho?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Rio Rancho — is at 1:12 PM today.
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